--- title: "RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI0034" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7c32b12-4dcd-45bf-9f7c-9b77dd94cd60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c32b12-4dcd-45bf-9f7c-9b77dd94cd60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c32b12-4dcd-45bf-9f7c-9b77dd94cd60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c32b12-4dcd-45bf-9f7c-9b77dd94cd60.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-06-12" --- # RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI0034 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c32b12-4dcd-45bf-9f7c-9b77dd94cd60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c32b12-4dcd-45bf-9f7c-9b77dd94cd60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c32b12-4dcd-45bf-9f7c-9b77dd94cd60.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is currently in the planning stage for the tender titled "RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI0034". This procurement process, initiated by the Royal Navy, seeks to gather information on products and ideas related to military research and technology under the Maritime Operating Concept (MarOpC). The engagement end date for this tender is set for 29th August 2025. The tender embraces a wide geographical scope, including delivery addresses such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of The World, and the United Kingdom. Businesses are encouraged to submit their Concept Cards using the provided layout and are allowed to highlight any new developments since the original submission. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in military technology research and product development. SMEs and VCSEs are explicitly recognised as suitable participants, suggesting a welcoming environment for small and community-focused enterprises. The emphasis on innovative ideas and products aligned with MarOpC themes such as adopting a System of Systems approach and executing strategic pivots opens pathways for technology firms, think tanks, and research institutions specialising in military and maritime solutions. Participating in this tender not only allows businesses to contribute to national defence strategies but also enables them to expand their reach and influence within the governmental procurement sector, potentially leading to future collaboration and growth. ## Notice The Royal Navy are seeking information on products/ideas which are relevant to the themes and goals outlined in the Maritime Operating Concept (MarOpC); https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maritime-operating-concept-maropc If you have previously submitted a Concept Card, there is no need to do so again, your original submission will still be live in our system. However, if you think there has been any relevant developments since the concept was originally submitted then you may submit again, but please highlight the changes. You may submit more than one concept card, but if you do please make each one a separate attachment to your email. Please use the layout attached to this notice. The MarOpC includes a range of themes and goals, for example; Pages 10 and 11 - MarOpC themes; Becoming a more Distributed Protean Force, Executing the Wise Pivot, Adopting a System of Systems approach. Page 30 to 34 - Design principles for the Maritime Force Page 52 to 55 - Capability Features of different Force Level Outputs If you have any feedback on the concept card process, layout or this notice please send it to - NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk. The Concept Card process is a new idea and we are looking to improve the initial iteration and get industry insight. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d72e7b6a-55ec-46b9-b368-765984a9a3e6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | P02 8BY | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 12:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d72e7b6a-55ec-46b9-b368-765984a9a3e6 - 13 Mar 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8245bd1-700d-4a0d-bdb4-ba192e2b7483 - 23 Jan 2025 at 10:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/930da2c3-3fe1-43e3-bfc2-6a5613bc1007 - 5 Aug 2024 at 13:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe133d3-9ffe-4b4a-96b4-e1ac13f8b396 - 2 May 2024 at 14:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756339a0-4704-4199-ab2a-9f549f63c45b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d72e7b6a-55ec-46b9-b368-765984a9a3e6 12th June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8245bd1-700d-4a0d-bdb4-ba192e2b7483 13th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/930da2c3-3fe1-43e3-bfc2-6a5613bc1007 23rd January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe133d3-9ffe-4b4a-96b4-e1ac13f8b396 5th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756339a0-4704-4199-ab2a-9f549f63c45b 2nd May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e2acd5c-14db-4520-937f-a9b3f03bc157 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e284580d-6e7c-4bf4-8acc-6558a5a0df1c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14132230-73b5-4ab8-8bcd-5eb988346b66 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a2e102a-6b74-442f-993c-26b7ded88154 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a88fb2b5-e08e-4240-9765-eab4e5fe1219 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c08dc64-7a43-49af-997b-c82dd2d430ae n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82540d40-ab62-4b20-8d8f-d0acf5731aec n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c16dbd3-58ba-461e-9c89-ca4432d089d4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4f18dc2-fb8e-4347-8f4d-3ae01a567c8d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9cbd8a7-d91a-4900-98da-626997553816 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maritime-operating-concept-maropc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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